Category: Crime
Two knives seized in a week
A man found in possession of this large kitchen knife told police he was trying to sell it....
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Armed robber jailed for 10 years
A Thornton Heath man has been branded a ‘coward’ by detectives after he was jailed for ten years ...
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Second double stabbing on Thornton Heath road
Another double stabbing has taken place on the same stretch of Thornton Heath road where just...
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Commons debate to discuss fatal gas explosion
A House of Commons debate has been tabled for tomorrow to discuss the gas explosion that killed a...
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Historic clocktower devastated in arson attack
Police have arrested a man in connection with a fire which caused devastation to Thornton Heath’s...
Read MoreCommunity asked to help find Owami Davies
Detectives have renewed their appeal to the public to help find missing student nurse Owami Davies who could possibly still be in the local area and in need of help. Officers working on the investigation have retrieved some...
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Police probe double stabbing
Police are investigating a double stabbing in Thornton Heath today (Monday July 25). Two men,...
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Father of murdered tot pays tribute to ‘happy little boy’ as mum and violent ex jailed
The father of a toddler murdered at the hands of his mother and her violent ex boyfriend said the...
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Teen admits killing stuntman
A teenager has admitted killing a motorcyclist who was working as a stuntman on a music video...
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Mum complicit in harrowing abuse of murdered toddler
Singing ‘Happy Birthday’ mum Phylesia Shirley (pictured) looks like any other proud mum as she...
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Police hunt knife wielding attacker wearing skelton mask
Detectives have issued an image of a knife wielding suspect wearing a skelton mask they would like...
Read MoreThornton Heath to get priority action on crime
THORNTON Heath has been identified as a priority area for action in the borough’s community safety strategy because it is high in crime and the cause of crime. The plan sets out the objectives for tackling violence,...
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